Crypto Compass by BitcoinWalletSG #132

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BitcoinWallet SG
August 06, 2025

Hello Fam,

This week, crypto markets are feeling the weight of shifting macro winds, regulatory breakthroughs, and institutional recalibration. From the CFTC’s greenlight for spot crypto trading to Brazil exploring Bitcoin as a sovereign reserve, the spotlight is firmly on governments and capital allocators shaping the next leg of adoption. At the same time, VC funding has cooled, and massive ETF outflows hint at a more cautious near-term outlook. But beneath the surface, signs of structural progress continue to build.

🏛️ CFTC Greenlights Spot Crypto Trading on Futures Exchanges

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved a new initiative allowing spot crypto trading on registered futures exchanges (DCMs). This marks a major regulatory milestone under the Trump administration, aligning with pro-crypto laws like the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act.

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📰 Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs See Major Pullback

Both spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced their second-largest single-day outflows in 2025, signalling a sharp reversal after a rallying week. Investors pulled $812 million from Bitcoin ETFs and $153 million from Ethereum ETFs, ending a 20-day ETH inflow streak. The selloff comes amid growing macroeconomic concerns and profit-taking, disrupting recent bullish momentum across crypto markets.

🌎 Brazil Considers 5% Bitcoin Allocation in National Reserves

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies will hold a key hearing on August 20 to discuss allocating up to 5% of its central bank reserves, roughly $15 billion, into Bitcoin. The proposed bill aims to diversify national reserves and promote blockchain adoption, positioning Brazil as a potential G20 pioneer in sovereign crypto holdings.

🚀 Crypto & Blockchain VC Investment: Q2 2025

In Q2 2025, crypto and blockchain startups raised $1.97 billion across 378 deals, down 59% QoQ by capital and 15% by deal count, following a massive outlier in Q1. Later‑stage funding captured 52% of total capital, with mining firms leading by raising over $500 million, notably the $300 million investment into XY Miners.

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